Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Norwegian duo announces plans to use sustainable and recyclable materials in the construction of floating offshore wind turbines. The post Novel floating wind turbine design to use recyclable aluminium appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The original agreement dates from 2021, and GM has already recycled more than a million pounds of batteries. Cirba provides GM with reverse logistics, disassembly and processing to return recycled materials to the market. The company has six facilities, including two active lithium-ion processing sites.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 5, 2020

Located in Gujarat, India, this boutique shop designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio is completely made out of recycled materials. The 350-square-foot space, completed in 2020, sells fine women’s wear and combines two rooms together to create a contemporary consumer experience using reused traditional and scrap materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

People are wanting a sustainable product, so The Packable Helmet was designed with this in mind whilst also ensuring the product is fit for purpose.”. Other contestants in the same category included: • Klockner Pentaplast’s kp Zapora® technology, created with a vision to satisfy market demand for more sustainable packaging in mono PET.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Bringing together experts from six countries, the three-year project will produce second-generation sugars from paper and card-based materials from municipal solid waste (MSW) or waste rejected from sorting and recycling processes. Sugar is one of the most essential raw materials for industrial bioprocessing supply chains.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

The good news is that the hotel sector can minimize emissions while profitably embracing sustainable development. Hotel construction and development that destabilizes natural ecosystems, impacts climate change and displaces local communities and cultures. Educate guests on sustainability and invite them to partake.

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Renewables-Info

JUNE 4, 2019

Construction businesses have a great responsibility not only to ensure that their sites and offices are environmentally friendly, but that the buildings that they create are also sustainable and have a reduced carbon footprint.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Thus, there is a global push for energy-efficient architecture and sustainable development. Sustainable Development. Sustainable development refers to the practice of building and developing energy-efficient communities. The idea behind sustainable development is to create housing and workspaces for the future.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. It combines traditional building style from the Valle d’Itria and Alto Salento region with modern and sustainable materials and energy management systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

The tax places a £200 per tonne levy on producers or importers of plastic packaging if they do not include 30% recycled content and will affect all businesses in this area. Veolia’s research seemed to find that the two biggest drivers for acting more sustainably in business are Government mandate (30%) and an environmental conscience (48%).

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ivy Farm grows pork stem cells in large fermentation tanks in order to produce real meat, which it claims has a healthier nutritional profile and a more sustainable greenhouse gas footprint than pork from slaughtered pigs. According to Ivy Farm, the new 18,000 sq. tonnes of cultivated meat per year. Why it matters. billion by 2030.

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Econaur

AUGUST 26, 2021

The material builders use is what brought a structure together, from simple sculptures to apartment complexes. Some of these items aren’t sustainable, though, and can end up hurting the environment. And Wood, regular cement, vinyl, and stucco are only a few examples of materials fiber cement outperforms. Sustainability.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2021

On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation. The site also uses cladding and insulation made from recycled materials, including sheep's wool and washing machines that would have otherwise gone to landfill. "At

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Located in Amsterdam , Robin Wood will be the most sustainable yet affordable wooden urban block in the Netherlands. The modular city was designed by Marc Koehler Architects and ANA Architects to create sustainable blocks for the future. “Robin Wood promotes intensive timber bio-based construction and CO2-neutral housing.”

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The research is based at the Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) at Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus and will focus on four key areas: materials and waste management; building permits and regulations; new technologies; and education. Yet, the global construction market is expected to grow by $4.5 Dr Gillian Murray.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. When constructed properly, it can help lessen pollution and allow you to enjoy savings on water and energy usage, and it can increase the value of your home. Then embellish the space with eco-friendly décor.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 20, 2021

These handcrafted, beautifully modern stools are guaranteed for life, made with recycled materials and maintain a small carbon footprint. Named after the Japanese word “za,” which means “a place to sit,” Za stools are constructed through a complicated 77-step process. Emeco Images via Emeco.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 26, 2021

The construction industry is responsible for considerable pollution and waste. Builders are leaning into innovative designs and material development to curb the environmental impact through sustainable architecture. ARCspace is a division of Sustainable Building Council Ltd., located in the Los Angeles Cleantech Corridor.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

These cabinets come from sustainably sourced wood, such as bamboo and lyptus woods, and are free of toxic glues or adhesives. The plywood construction is also very versatile, allowing it to be cut and shaped into complex designs that will perfectly fit your space. They are also easy to clean and maintain.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Created in collaboration with Italo Rota Building Office, matteogatto&associati and F&M Ingegneria, the temporary structure embodies circular principles to minimize waste and integrate recycled materials such as coffee grounds, mycelium and ocean plastic.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

We must urgently broaden the scope and look at emissions embodied in construction materials and methods – both for new buildings and building renovation.”, But more importantly, we need to factor in the massive emissions of the construction industry and supply chain, when calculating the climate impact of buildings.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age. The line has been launched under Mattel's construction toy brand Mega Bloks, with the new 'Green Town' range including four building sets such as the Build & Learn Eco House and the Grow & Protect Farm.

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Business Green

MAY 16, 2021

The Lord Chancellor announced on Friday that green technologies and modern methods of construction would ensure four new prisons scheduled to be built over the next six years would help tackle the UK's carbon emissions, as well as crime.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling. After the keynote address from Virginijus Sinkevi?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been awarded to three firms for an ambitious chemical recycling project that aims to make hard-to-recycle plastic packaging recyclable.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 21, 2023

Ohmium enables industries to deploy green hydrogen for a sustainable future. SpadXTech is contributing to the reduction of CO 2 emissions impacting several industries such as packaging, textiles, transportation, filtration, and construction through the manufacturing of its core and versatile material platform technology.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

For materials, the company chose durable cross-laminated timber and natural, recyclable materials. These wooden panels are manufactured with precise measurements for low construction waste and are made of renewable wood from sustainably managed forests. Brette Haus Via Dwell Images via Brette Haus.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Northvolt is aiming for 50% recycled material in new cells by 2030. The reason to start recycling in Norway is due to the fact that the country remains years ahead of others in terms of EV adoption, which also means that she will be the first country to experience significant volumes of EV batteries reaching end-of-life.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Northvolt is aiming for 50% recycled material in new cells by 2030. The reason to start recycling in Norway is due to the fact that the country remains years ahead of others in terms of EV adoption, which also means that she will be the first country to experience significant volumes of EV batteries reaching end-of-life.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

As with all “Leap Houses,” the home’s entire design and construction process was managed by the Leap Factory team and was constructed with a modular system built of natural, recyclable materials to allow for maximum flexibility.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Colectivo Creativo Arquitectos designed this modular home to highlight circular economy principles and other concepts that the architecture firm already strives to embody, such as sustainable construction methods and materials. Both modules feature sustainable wood panels in their walls and ceiling. View post:Â .

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion is made out of upcycled paper collected from the city itself. The art fair, in its fifth season, had a specific focus on pavilion designs that spotlighted sustainable construction , urbanization and recycling.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. Designed by A Work of Substance , the office space currently resides in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun district, and was constructed from four shipping containers. They are recycled (or upcycled) , giving them a second life.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 8, 2021

Mumbai-based architecture competition platform Volume Zero has announced the winners of the 2020 Tiny House Architecture Competition, a call for entries that celebrate sustainability and individuality through innovative design. A jury of international architects — including jurors from U.S.-based Lined with timber slats, the 19.3-square-meter

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